Gruss gott my sweet friends. Happy Fashion Friday! I hope this week's post has you smiling with delight. I tried my take on a bit of cottage core dressing with The Dirndl and the Dachshund. The Dirndl and the Dachshund I am no stranger to the dirndl. I purchased two while living in Germany. The dirndl is worn in alpine regions such as Bavaria - Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Italy. The traditional dirndl is comprised of a blouse, skirt, bodice, and ... View the Post
Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day
In the book, Little Town on the Prairie, Laura goes to work in town helping Mrs. White to sew men's shirts. This led me to wonder if I could Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day. Sew A Shirtwaist In A Day In chapter 5, Working In Town, Laura and Mrs. White sewed four shirts in two hours. In two hours they finished the four shirts. Laura basted the collars carefully; collars are hard to set properly onto a shirt. Mrs. White sewed them on the machine. Then there were the cuffs to set on the sleeves, ... View the Post
Sewing A Gunne Sax Dress
Do you remember Jessica McClintocks iconic dresses? With the rise of the fashionable cottagecore movement, these granny chic dresses are highly sought after. The revival further intensified with the passing of Jessica McClintock last February. Such a dress was at the top of the Fashionista's most wanted list. So I began Sewing A Gunne Sax Dress. But First A Little History The San Fransico-based Gunne Sax label was begun in 1967 by two home sewists Carol Miller and Eleanor "Elle" Bailey. ... View the Post
Halloween Costume Looks For Less
Hello sweet friends! I grew up creating my own festive trick or treats looks. I can't ever really remember having a store-bought costume. How about you? Today is a collection of ideas to make Halloween Costume Looks For Less. Halloween Costume Looks For Less I think the least expensive costume I created in recent years is also a fan favorite. Becoming Jane was made for under $10. A tablecloth and sheet were transformed with a bit of Rit dye. You can also find empire waist dresses at ... View the Post
A Pirate To Steal Your Heart
Today I am no longer the mother of a teenager. Sweet Guy is turning 20. He truly is A Pirate To Steal Your Heart. A Pirate To Steal Your Heart Back in 2008 when I first began blogging Sweet Boy's 7th birthday party was featured. It seems quite fitting that it was a Pirate Party. Early last January Sweet Guy mentioned that he and his girlfriend, Megan, were planning an elaborate Halloween costume party with her family. It would feature an array of characters from the Pirates of the ... View the Post
Beauty and the Beast Belle’s Party Pantaloons
Hello sweet friends! A few weeks ago I had mentioned on both my YouTube and Instagram channels that this year's Halloween costume extravaganza was going to be based on the live-action Provencial Belle and Gaston. While Disney did take a bit of creative license in the historical accuracy of the costumes I still felt it was a good idea to start with the undergarments first. So here is Beauty and the Beast Belle's Party Pantaloons. Beauty and the Beast Belle's Party Pantaloons In the ... View the Post
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